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Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Paul Hardy. 385pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning. There is a small tear, only a couple of millimetres to the bottom of pages 217-220.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this classic by Balzac, one of his greatest novels. It follows the rise and fall of Cesar Birotteau, an honest perfumer who is tempted into overextending himself by du Tillet, an an employee fired by Birotteau for embezzlement. Du Tillet is out for revenge, and Birotteau falls hard, but all s not yet lost, as Anselme Popinot, a brilliant young marketer in love with Birotteau's daughter, works to help Birotteau recover his honour.

Published by Smith, Elder & Co., London, 1860. Volume II, July - December 1860. First edition.condition: Good.
The Cornhill magazine was a monthly Victorian magazine and library journal, named after the street address of it's publisher, Smith, Elder & Co. In the 1860s, it was edited by William Makepeace Thackeray, author of Vanity Fair, and it had a large circulation, reaching approximately 110,000. This fell by 1870 to 20000 due to it's competitors growing popularity. This volume comes from it's point of high popularity, including chapters from novels such as Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope, and illustrations by preeminent artists of the time.
This volume is bound in half calf with mottled boards, gold gilt title and decorations to the spine. There is rubbing and shelf wear to the boards and binding, but the binding remains strong and smart. Inside, other than some toning and a little age spotting, as to be expected in a book of this age, the pages are clean and bright and in excellent… Read More

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Wilmot Lunt. 456pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this novel by Lord Lytton. Originally published in 1829, this novel was part of Lytton's four-part series, the 'Pelham Novels'. It is set in the late 17th Century and tells the story of a love affair between Devereux and the beautiful Lady Henrietta Temple. Lytton brings the tale to life beautifully with his vivid descriptions of both the characters and the period in which the novel was set.

A Popular, Concise, Pictorial, and Authoritative Account of each Nation from the Earliest Times to the Present Day.
Published by Hutchinson & Co., London. Undated. 4to. 4 vols. illustrated with b & w illustrations, colour plates, and maps. First edition. Condition: Good.
Bound in Half red leather and red cloth with gold gilt detailing to the spine. There is wear to the spine ends and binding edges, particularly to vols 3 and 4. The bindings are generally clean with some minor staining and marking, although they remain bright and smart.
Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a hint of toning and spotting from age. Volumes 1 and 2 hinges are separating at the front, although the pages are all still present and attached. Beautifully illustrated with a range of illustrations, plates, and maps.
In all, this is a very interesting example of this comprehensive historical, cultural, political, and geographical account of the nations of Britain by Hutchinson, published in the early twentieth… Read More

Published by Puffin Books, London; 1996. This the first edition of Disney's version of the Roald Dahl classic tale about James Henry Trotter and is the picture book to accompany the Disney film. This lovely book is vividly illustrated, the pages are clean and bright and it is in excellent, Fine condition. The only flaw to speak of is some bumping to the spine ends and cover edges and corners, as is so common among books. Over all though, it is in lovely condition and would be a lovely copy to treasure and read.

Published by Chatto & Windus, London; 1904. Fine-Paper Edition. 563pp. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.
Bound in original publishers binding with gilt detailing and title to the spine. The binding is clean and tightly bound, with just a little shelf wear to the edges and a touch of rubbing to the rear. There is some fading to the spine, but it otherwise remains sharp and in very smart condition.
Inside, the pages are clean and bright with just a little toning and the occasional age spot. The book appears barely read and in beautiful condition internally. There is a neat ownership inscription to the ffep. It is beautifully illustrated by George Cruikshank, with 37 black and white illustrations throughout the book.
In all, this is a lovely example of this classic by Defoe. It is very collectible and in excellent condition. It would look very smart on any shelf, or in any collection. This novel tells the tale of Robinson Crusoe, written as the character's autobiography. Crusoe was… Read More

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by J. Finnimore. 642pp. Condition: Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing, bumping, and marking to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a smart edition of this historical romance by Harrison Ainsworth. Originally published serially, it is set during the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London, and follows the life and events of grocer Stephen Bloundel and his daughter Annabel. In 1914, it was the basis for the silent film Old St. Paul's. With a remarkable eye for detail, Harrison Ainsworth brings to life the colourful panorama of Restoration London and the disasters that befall it. It is a spectacular tale of love, greed, betrayal, abduction,… Read More

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by Paul Hardy. 448pp. Condition: Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing, bumping, and slight marking to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean, bright and free from marks or damage save for the usual toning and some cracking to the spine inside the front board..
In all, this is a smart edition of this historical novel by Dumas, the fourth in his 6 book series the Marie Antoinette Romances, set during the French Revolution. It is set several years after 'The Queen's Necklace', and following the story of Ange Pitou, a peasant who becomes involved in the revolution. It was first published in 1846, and is part of the 'Marie Antoinette romances'.

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by F. C. Tilney. 712pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing and bumping to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage save for a touch of toning.
In all, this is a very smart edition of this novel by Dumas. It was the sequel to the Three Musketeers, the second book in the D'Artagnan Romances. It follows events in France during the Fronde, during the childhood reign of King Louis XIV, and in England towards the end of the English Civil War, leading up to the victory of Oliver Cromwell and the execution of King Charles I. Through his characters, Dumas praises the idea of benevolent royalty. His musketeers are valiant and just in their efforts to protect Louis XIV and Charles I from their attackers.

Published by Robert Hale Limited, London; 1949. 8vo. 180pp. First U.K. edition, first impression. Condition: Very Good+/Very Good
Bound in original red cloth binding with title in black to front and spine. The binding is square and tight and in clean, bright condition. There is some darkening and bumping to the top edge and spine ends. Inside, the pages are clean and bright and free from marks or damage, with just a little toning and spotting due to age. It is beautifully illustrated by the author.
This lovely book is housed in its first issue dust jacket. It is lovely and vibrant, and in very smart condition. There are a few very small stains and some shelf wear, including a few closed tears to the spine ends and top corner, which at some point have been taped to prevent further damage. It remains in rather lovely condition in spite of thee few points.
In all, this is a beautiful example of this children's novel by William Pene du Bois. The novel is a skilful blend of truth and nonsense, in which a… Read More

Published by Saint Piran Press, Cornwall; 2003. **Signed by author** First Edition. Condition: Fine.Published in Cornwall and first launched at the Eden Project, this is an enchanting tale for children of all ages about a hidden valley in the heart of Cornwall. The book is in Fine condition with clean, bright pages. It is signed by the author to the title page.It would make any excellent gift and is sure to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.

Published by Collins Clear-Type Press, c.1900. First edition thus. Undated. Illustrated Pocket Classics. Illustrated by A. H. Buckland. 464pp. Condition: Very Good.
Bound in original red cloth boards with title and decoration in gilt to the spine. Some fading to the spine and a little rubbing, bumping, and slight marking to the boards, but the binding is otherwise in smart condition. Inside, the pages are tightly bound, clean, bright and free from marks or damage save for the usual toning.
In all, this is a smart edition of this historical novel by Sir Walter Scott. He initially published the novel anonymously in 1814, as his first venture in to writing prose, already being established as a poet. It follows the life of Edward Waverley, a young English gentleman who is commissioned into a Scottish regiment shortly prior to the Jacobite rising of 1745. He finds himself forced to choose between his loyalty to the Crown and his admiration for the romantic cause of the Jacobites. The novel was well… Read More

Published by The Sunday School Union, London; undated but circa 1930s. 4to. 492pp. Condition: Good-.Bound in illustrated blue cloth binding. There is shelf wear to the edges and spine, and a lean and darkening to the spine. There is cracking internally to the spine, but all pages and illustrations are in tact. The pages are clean and bright and show very little signs of ageing past a touch of toning and the occasional spot or rub. In all, this is a smart example of this volume, which will sit nicely on any shelf in spite of the wear.The Young England Magazine was a British boys magazine that ran from 1880 to 1937, and was a continuation of an earlier publication, "Kind Words for Boys and Girls". Although it began as a weekly magazine, publication then progressed to monthly and , finally, annual. It covered subjects such as adventure, school, history, sports and hobbies, as well as verse and puzzles.

Published by The Sunday School Union, London; undated. 4to. 476pp. Condition: Good. Bound in illustrated red cloth binding. There is fading in places to the boards and spine, and shelf wear to the edges. There is a little cracking internally to the spine, but all pages and illustrations are in tact. The pages are clean and bright and show very little signs of ageing past a touch of toning and the occasional spot or rub. In all, this is a smart example of this volume, which will sit nicely on any shelf in spite of the wear. The Young England Magazine was a British boys magazine that ran from 1880 to 1937, and was a continuation of an earlier publication, "Kind Words for Boys and Girls". Although it began as a weekly magazine, publication then progressed to monthly and , finally, annual. It covered subjects such as adventure, school, history, sports and hobbies, as well as verse and puzzles.

Published by The Sunday School Union, London; undated. 4to. 476pp. Condition: Good. Bound in illustrated blue cloth binding. There is shelf wear to the edges and spine. There is cracking internally to the spine, but all pages and illustrations are in tact. The pages are clean and bright and show very little signs of ageing past a touch of toning and the occasional spot or rub. In all, this is a smart example of this volume, which will sit nicely on any shelf in spite of the wear. The Young England Magazine was a British boys magazine that ran from 1880 to 1937, and was a continuation of an earlier publication, "Kind Words for Boys and Girls". Although it began as a weekly magazine, publication then progressed to monthly and , finally, annual. It covered subjects such as adventure, school, history, sports and hobbies, as well as verse and puzzles.